What are the indications for revascularization?

Revascularization is indicated in patients with extensive coronary artery disease and severe ventricular dysfunction with evidence of ischemia, as this is associated with better long-term prognosis.

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What is considered coronary revascularization?

Coronary revascularization is the procedure used to treat coronary artery disease when the coronary arteries become severely blocked. Coronary artery disease is a result of atherosclerosis, a disease that narrows large arteries and limits blood supply to vital organs.

What are the indications in performing PCI procedure?

Clinical indications for PCI include the following:

Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Non–ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS)
Unstable angina.
Stable angina.
Anginal equivalent (eg, dyspnea, arrhythmia, or dizziness or syncope)
High risk stress test findings.

What percentage of blockage should be procedurally treated in the left main coronary artery?

Any amount of blockage in the LMCA, such as from plaque buildup or a clot, is referred to as “LMCA disease.” However, treatment is only needed when there is a blockage of 50% or more. At that level, there is an increased risk of death, a major heart attack, or a life-threatening arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).

When is revascularization performed?

When is Revascularization performed? Revascularization is performed to treat several conditions that reduce blood flow to the brain. Such conditions include moyamoya syndrome, carotid artery disease, and atherosclerosis of the cerebral arteries.

What are revascularization procedures?

Revascularization is a procedure that can restore blood flow in blocked arteries or veins. For someone with peripheral artery disease (PAD), the operation can help ease symptoms and prevent serious complications.

What is PCI revascularization?

The goals of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for revascularization of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are: (1) to improve survival time and/or (2) to relieve symptoms. PCI recommendations in this section have been formulated specifically for patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD).

What is LAD calcium score?

left anterior descending
Whole Heart calcium scoring Abbreviations: LAD, left anterior descending; LCX, left circumflex; LM, left main; RCA, right coronary artery.

Is CABG coronary revascularization?

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), such as coronary angioplasty, are examples of coronary revascularization. The purpose of revascularization is to help restore blood flow to the heart due to diseased arteries (coronary artery disease).